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COMMUNITY HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN OHIO
NPI 1013242551
Hospice Care, Community Based in Ironton, OH

Active since October 15, 2009CLIA Certified · 2 labs
2029 S 3RD ST, IRONTON, OH 45638(740) 532-8841(740) 532-8843 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

COMMUNITY HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN OHIO (NPI 1013242551) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Ironton, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since October 2009. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Susan D. Hunt, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013242551
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCOMMUNITY HOSPICE, INC.
Location Address2029 S 3RD STIronton, OH 45638-2476
Mailing Address1480 Carter AveAshland, KY 41101-7546 · (606) 329-1890 · Fax (606) 329-0018
Phone(740) 532-8841
Fax(740) 532-8843
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSusan D. HuntExecutive Director · (606) 329-1890
Enumeration DateOctober 15, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 2014
✔ NPI 1013242551 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 0041HSP
Also ListedHospice, InpatientTaxonomy 315D00000X · License 0041HSP (OH)
2029 S 3RD ST, Ironton, OH 45638
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCommunity Hospice Of Southern Ohio

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 36D2001425

Community Hospice Inc Of Southern Ohio · Ironton, OH
Active · expires Dec 17, 2027
CLIA Number36D2001425
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateDecember 18, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 17, 2027
Laboratory DirectorLori B. Ison
Laboratory Phone(740) 532-8841
Laboratory LocationCommunity Hospice Inc Of Southern Ohio2029 S 3rd, Ironton, OH 45638
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 18D1101770

Community Hospice · Ashland, KY
Active · expires Jul 5, 2027
CLIA Number18D1101770
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateJuly 6, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 5, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMs. Lori B. Ison
Laboratory Phone(606) 329-1890
Laboratory LocationCommunity Hospice1480 Carter Ave, Ashland, KY 41101
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare 2

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for the 2 hospice facilities associated with this NPI, from CMS Care Compare.

Community Hospice

Hospice · Ashland, KY
Facility 1 of 2
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number181501
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 1, 1983
Average Daily Census118patients per day on average
Location1480 Carter AvenueAshland, KY 41101 · Boyd County
Phone(606) 329-1890
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home63%
Assisted living facility9%
Nursing facility22%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility3%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
24%
Patients with dementia
15%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
19%
Patients with respiratory disease
14%
Patients with stroke
8%
Patients with other conditions
7%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
927 patient stays
99.6%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
927 patient stays
97.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
927 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
459 patient stays
96.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
927 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
692 patient stays
99.7%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
84 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
927 patient stays
95.8%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
802 patient stays
54.9%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 97
3.8%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 64
64.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 95
17.2%
Late live discharges
National percentile 28
31.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 10
$9,197
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 79
15.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 68
9.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 55
93.9%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio

Hospice · Ironton, OH
Facility 2 of 2
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number361653
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 2, 2010
Average Daily Census32patients per day on average
Location2029 South Third StreetIronton, OH 45638 · Lawrence County
Phone(740) 532-8841
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home47%
Assisted living facility3%
Nursing facility44%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility3%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
28%
Patients with dementia
14%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
14%
Patients with respiratory disease
16%
Patients with stroke
6%
Patients with other conditions
0%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
187 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
187 patient stays
98.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
187 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
100 patient stays
97%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
187 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
142 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
25 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
187 patient stays
96.8%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
144 patient stays
61.8%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 97
3.5%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 80
75%
Early live discharges
National percentile 72
9.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 29
31.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 11
$9,448
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 72
14.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 77
11.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 78
96.7%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Community Hospice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Community Hospice, Inc. is 1013242551. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 15, 2009. The provider is doing business as Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio.

Where is Community Hospice, Inc. located?

Community Hospice, Inc. is located at 2029 S 3rd St, Ironton, OH 45638. The listed phone number is (740) 532-8841.

What is Community Hospice, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Does Community Hospice, Inc. hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

Is Community Hospice, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. 2 Medicare-certified hospice facilities are associated with this NPI. Details for each are in the Hospice Care Quality section above.

What insurance does Community Hospice, Inc. accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Community Hospice, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Community Hospice, Inc. was last updated on March 4, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.